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San Marino Visa Requirements for Bolivia Citizens

Visa required

Bolivia passport holders need a visa for San Marino, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

San Marino's Foreign Ministry says that reaching San Marino means crossing the Schengen Area, so visitors from states outside it must hold the authorisations needed to enter and transit the Schengen Area before they leave.

“Per raggiungere la Repubblica di San Marino è necessario attraversare l’area Schengen. Pertanto, i visitatori provenienti da Stati al di fuori dell’area Schengen dovranno essere in possesso delle autorizzazioni necessarie per l’ingresso e transito nello spazio Schengen prima della loro partenza.”

Source: San Marino Department of Foreign Affairs — Informazioni per chi visita San Marino · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Flag of San MarinoSan Marino visa options for Bolivia citizens

Schengen short-stay visa

Embassy
Fee
90 EUR
Max stay
30 days
Extension
Possible

The EU Visa Code sets the visa fee at EUR 90. San Marino's Foreign Ministry says to contact the embassies or consulates of Schengen states where you normally live for information on entering the Schengen Area.

What the San Marino visa rules mean for Bolivia travellers

Bolivia citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of San Marino. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Schengen short-stay visa, which costs 90 EUR with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, San Marino applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government tells British citizens that San Marino follows Schengen area rules: the passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive, and an expiry date at least 3 months after the …
  • Travel insurance: The EU Visa Code requires applicants for a Schengen visa to prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirem…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for San Marino. San Marino's Foreign Ministry says that reaching San Marino means crossing the Schengen Area; the Schengen Borders Code lists a return…
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a funds requirement for San Marino. San Marino's Foreign Ministry says that reaching San Marino means crossing the Schengen Area; the Schengen Borders Code requires third-country …

San Marino entry rules compared

San Marino lets 93 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 105. Bolivia citizens are treated the same way as Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Guyana. Overall the Bolivia passport ranks #135 in the world with 35 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Europe? With a Bolivia passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Russia.

In the other direction, San Marino citizens need a visa to visit Bolivia.

Flag of San MarinoEntry requirements for San Marino

Travel insurance

EUR 30,000.

The EU Visa Code requires applicants for a Schengen visa to prove they hold adequate and valid travel medical insurance, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors to San Marino.

Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009), consolidated text — EUR-Lex✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states an onward-ticket requirement for San Marino. San Marino's Foreign Ministry says that reaching San Marino means crossing the Schengen Area; the Schengen Borders Code lists a return or round-trip ticket among the documents that may be used to verify entry conditions there.

EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a funds requirement for San Marino. San Marino's Foreign Ministry says that reaching San Marino means crossing the Schengen Area; the Schengen Borders Code requires third-country nationals entering it to have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return.

EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

200 euros

Accommodation businesses must report the foreigner's personal details, the length and purpose of the stay, and the passport or other identity document details to the Gendarmeria (Foreigners Office) within twenty-four hours of arrival. A foreigner who stays more than twenty-four hours and is not a guest of an accommodation business must report their presence to the Gendarmeria, which can also be done online. A foreigner who does not do so is fined 200 euros.

Foreign Affairs Department of San Marino (esteri.sm) — Decreto Delegato 22 gennaio 2016 n.5✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for San Marino?

Bolivia passport holders need a visa for San Marino, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. San Marino's Foreign Ministry says that reaching San Marino means crossing the Schengen Area, so visitors from states outside it must hold the authorisations needed to enter and transit the Schengen Area before they leave.

How much does a San Marino visa cost for Bolivia citizens?

Schengen short-stay visa: 90 EUR, processing —.

How do Bolivia citizens apply for a San Marino visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of San Marino before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter San Marino?

The UK government tells British citizens that San Marino follows Schengen area rules: the passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive, and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.